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Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!

XC Wraps Up Camp in Whistler

9/15/2009 - By US Ski Team

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team wrapped up camp this week at its 2010 Olympic venue in Whistler and, according to Cross Country Coach Matt Whitcomb, everything is falling right in line with where the Team wants to be.

New Cross-Country indoor facility opened in Finland

9/15/2009 - By Erik Sandström

At the end of August, the first indoor skiing facility opened in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. With 7,000 cubic meters of snow covering 18,500 square meters the facility called Ylläs-Halli offers conditions for a wide range of different winter sports.

2010 Birkie T-Shirt design contest winner

9/14/2009 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has determined a winner of the Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest for the 2010 event. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.

CXC Academy: What's new in training period 6

9/14/2009 - By CXC Academy

The total monthly volume decreases in period 6 versus period 5. Looking closely, you will see that intensity and strength have increased in period 6. This is particularly true with an increase in level 4.

Video: Andy Newel on a rollerboard

9/14/2009 - By Andy Newell

Andy Newell on a Bill Koch designed roller board. Can you do this?

CXC Skiing signs on Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom

9/11/2009 - By CXC Skiing

Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom as their official custom apparel supplier.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Olympians Gather in the Windy City

9/11/2009 - By US Ski Team

Hundreds of the nation's top media outlets are hunkered down in the heart of the windy city to conduct pre-Games interviews with America's top Vancouver Bound Olympic hopefuls as the USOC Media Summit opened up for business in Chicago Thursday.

Rollerski World Championships 2009 in progress

9/11/2009 - By FIS

The FIS Roller Skiing World Championships 2009 are taking place in the region of Piglio (ITA) from 9th-13th September.

Rossignol announces 2010 racing team

9/11/2009 - By Rossignol

Rossignol's 2009-2010 Nordic Team is stronger than ever! The Team includes US Team Members, top level elite racers, master racers, and college racers through our Red, White, and Blue program.

$14,000 Available for Young Skier Programs

9/10/2009 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier programs associated with middle and high schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout the country.

Video: Double push technique - One skate sprint

9/10/2009 - By nakkpeter

This is a great video showing one skate technique in sprinting. The skier gets lots of power, and really gets very high on the start of his push. He also demonstrates the double push technique with his inner leg.

Women jumpers send new letter to IOC's Rogge

9/9/2009 - By Deborah Folka

We appreciate the International Olympic Committee’s prompt response to our letter...But we are disappointed that the letter appears to be silent in recognizing the inconsistency of this decision with the IOC’s stated values and the laws of Canada.